BOSTON (SHNS) – Gov. Maura Healey sent four newly proposed pardons to the Governor’s Council, recommending official forgiveness for crimes including juvenile delinquency, operating under the influence, and attempted extortion.
Final approval rests with the elected Governor’s Council, which Healey’s office said has already confirmed 21 individual pardons recommended by the Democrat governor. Healey has also pardoned all misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions in Massachusetts.
“The power to pardon is one I’ve taken seriously throughout my time in office because it makes our criminal justice system fairer and lowers barriers for people to access jobs, housing, education and more,” Healey said in a statement on Wednesday. “I’m grateful for the hard work and thoughtful guidance of the Advisory Board of Pardons and appreciate the Governor’s Council careful review of these recommendations.”…